tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219673252018-03-05T21:57:28.164-10:00AIGA Foundation BlogServing the athletic community since 1997Makaninoreply@blogger.comBlogger2874125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-36404814353603478752013-12-05T21:28:00.000-10:002013-12-08T21:29:22.859-10:00Tacoma News Tribune 2013 All State Football TeamOL Austin Striplin Sumner 6-3 250 Sr.
Pulverizing offensive guard named SPSL 2A’s two-way player of the year again in 2013.
DL Elisha Pa’aga Eastside Catholic 5-10 255 Sr.
Nimble feet and low center of gravity make it impossible to knock all-Metro star off spot.
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Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/12/05/2932068/all-state-prep-football-bellevues.html#storylink=cpy
makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-35137881018833130452013-12-04T21:30:00.000-10:002013-12-08T21:31:29.643-10:00Seattle Star Times All Area Football Elisha Pa’aga
Eastside Catholic, DL, Sr., 5-11, 275
Pa’aga, a Metro League Mountain Division Co-Lineman of the Year,
recorded 76 total tackles, three forced fumbles and two recoveries and
broke the school sack record with seven. He was a team captain on a team
that earned an 11-2 record en route to a second-straight state
title-game berth.
Link makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-77223401975748451342013-11-28T00:25:00.003-10:002013-11-28T00:26:19.264-10:00The News Tribune's 2013 all-area football teamFirst Team
AUSTIN STRIPLIN
Sumner
Offensive lineman, 6-3, 250, sr.
The league’s two-time, two-way player of the year,
Striplin was the heart and soul of the Spartans’ run to back-to-back
league titles. Lead blocker for the run game, he also finished second in
league in tackles (81ß tackles) at linebacker.
Thankful for in 2013: “My mother and father. They’ve been there for me since Day One, makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-3269568288819874292013-11-27T22:38:00.001-10:002013-11-27T22:41:11.355-10:00Topeka (KS) All City Football TeamEARL MARINER, sr., OL/DL, Washburn Rural — Mariner
was a standout lineman for the Junior Blues on both the offensive and
defensive sides of the football. Mariner was a first-team All-Centennial
League pick as both an offensive tackle and defensive lineman and was
named co-offensive player of the year in the league.
“Earl is one of the best, if not the best, offensive and defensive
lineman Imakanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-44138754086570470492013-11-20T23:31:00.000-10:002013-11-27T23:36:11.938-10:00Jarvis Polu Southeast Defensive Player of the Year Liberty (Henderson, NV) defensive end Jarvis Polu, who has 41 tackles and five sacks, picked up Southeast Division Player of the Year.
Polu is a 2014 AIGA Foundation Polynesian All American selection
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defensive end Jarvis Polu, who has 41 tackles and five sacks, picked up
the Southeast League Defensive MVP award. - See more at:
http://nevadapreps.com/sports/makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-51077474822659089252013-09-26T23:00:00.000-10:002013-09-26T23:00:00.169-10:00LA Wave Football Players to Watch
Chandler Leniu, St. John Bosco, 6-1, 230, LB, Sr.
The All-Trinity League linebacker
posted 157 tackles, 111 of them solos, a year ago. He also had 2.5 sacks
and an interception. Fresno State, Nevada, San Jose State and
Washington State among those offering already.
Uriah Leitaua, Dominguez, 6-3, 245, DE, Sr.
Wisconsin, BYU and Washington State are among those offering this talented makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-34225158505986567902013-09-01T13:36:00.000-10:002013-09-01T13:36:13.935-10:00Preseason FB: 2013 All-State teamsFirst Team
WR — John “JuJu” Smith (Long Beach Poly, Long Beach) 6-1, 180, Sr.
TE — Tyler Luatua (La Mirada) 6-4, 230, Sr.
OL — Kemmy Delp (Diamond Ranch, Pomona) 6-4, 305, Sr.
OL — Toa Lobendahn (La Habra) 6-5, 295, Sr.
OL — Damien Mama (St. John Bosco, Bellflower) 6-5, 350, Sr.
DL — Nifae Lealao (Capital Christian, Sacramento) 6-5, 245, Sr.
DL — Ngalu Tapa (Luther Burbank, Sacramento) 6-3, 275, makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-79538508170801258062013-08-30T13:29:00.000-10:002013-09-01T13:29:37.822-10:00Preseason FB: All-San Gabriel ValleyFirst Team
TE Tyler Luatua (La Mirada) 6-4, 230, Sr.
Our No. 1 TE prospect in the state he has been invited to play in the
Under Armour All-American game at the end of the season. The elite TE
has offers from all the big-time schools, including Alabama, Ohio State
and Notre Dame.
OL Kammy Delp (Diamond Ranch, Pomona) 6-4, 305, Sr.
At the Laney College Nike camp back in May, Delp was makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-47695401146652470492013-08-29T23:14:00.000-10:002013-09-01T23:16:55.134-10:00Sacramento area preps players to watchTop Linemen
• Nifae Lealao, Capital Christian, 6-5, 285: Quick on his feet, the strong defensive end has the sort of grades that has Stanford blowing up his phone.
• Ngalu Tapa, Burbank, 6-3, 295: A defensive tackle with size and strength, Tapa aims to improve on the 23 1/2 sacks he recorded in 2012 despite double teams.
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/29/5689910/makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-73280031671573327072013-08-29T22:57:00.000-10:002013-09-01T22:58:27.197-10:00UT Preps: Week 1: Five players to watchNOAH TAELE
El Camino
Sr. | OL-DL | 6-0, 300
Storyline: El Camino coach Pulu Poumele, an All-San
Diego Section offensive lineman at Oceanside who went on to play at
Arizona and for the Browns, Ravens and Chargers in the NFL, calls Taele
“the best guard in the county.” Despite his massive size, Taele — a
three-year varsity starter — has the ability to pull from his left guard
slot, makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-6014139855649419532013-08-29T13:30:00.000-10:002013-09-01T13:32:41.525-10:00Preseason FB: All-Northern SectionSecond Team
OL/DL Johnny Kealiinohomoku (Shasta, Redding) 6-4, 250, Sr.
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makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-76028054746480666232013-08-28T23:10:00.000-10:002013-09-01T23:11:16.003-10:00LA Daily News: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Top players by positionRunning Back
6. Okalani Langi, Alemany, Jr.
Offensive Linemen
9. Sione Taufahema, Alemany, Sr.
Defensive Linemen
5. Tyrone Fa’anono, Oaks Christian, Sr.
7. Alex Manu, Birmingham, Sr.
10. Charlie Koka, Birmingham, Sr.
Defensive Back
4. Koa Farmer, Notre Dame, Srmakanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-90304264692710536412013-08-28T23:02:00.000-10:002013-09-01T23:03:14.142-10:00DAILY NEWS PRESEASON ALL-AREA FOOTBALL TEAMDL – Vaimoe Sekona, Crespi, Jr.: Already has an early offer from Hawaii.
A 6-3, 280-pound four-star recruit, Sekona should get better and
better, according to coach Troy Thomas.
DB – Koa Farmer, Notre Dame, Sr.: Also a productive receiver with 28
catches, Farmer, an All-Serra League returnee, has commited to Cal over
UCLA and Utah.
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DL Mahe Fifta California Sr. 6-6/290
Monstrous force on Grizzlies' robust D-line
RB/LB Dasmond Tautalatasi De La Salle Sr. 6-0/190
Top back may be just as valuable to a young defense
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makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-78746822673671218972013-08-28T13:26:00.000-10:002013-09-01T13:26:54.892-10:00Preseason FB: All-East BayFirst Team
LB Noah Palega (Pittsburg) 5-8, 190, Jr.
The All State Sophomore selection has a nose for the football and proved
it last season after finishing second on the team with 60 tackles.
WR/DB Atu Ohuafi (Kennedy, Fremont) 6-4, 175, Sr.
This two-way player was one of the best in the Mission Valley Athletic
League. As a wideout, he had 31 catches for 771 yards and nine TDs,
statistically makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-53384261922034155242013-08-28T12:53:00.000-10:002013-08-28T12:53:46.768-10:00LA Times: High school offensive linemen to watchToa Lobendahn; La Habra; 6-5; 285; Sr.; USC commit has size and strength
Kammy Delp; Diamond Ranch; 6-5; 305; Sr.; Has more than 10 offers
Damien Mama; St. John Bosco; 6-5; 345; Sr.; Massive, powerful blocking guard
Viane Talamaivao; Corona Centennial; 6-3; 300; Sr.; Alabama commit is finally healthy
Others
Sam Akoteu; Gardena Serra; 6-2; 285; Sr.; Powerful blocker for Cavaliers
Tico Fuga; makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-34851178061287523222013-08-28T12:48:00.000-10:002013-08-28T12:48:40.511-10:00Southland high school football standouts at tight end Tyler Luatua; La Mirada; 6-4, 240; Sr.; A national recruit
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makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-46795736827646720132013-08-27T22:09:00.000-10:002013-09-01T22:11:15.678-10:00East Ascension RB Sione Palelei commits to LSU
By Robin Fambrough
Advocate sportswriter
August 27, 2013
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Taking the ball and running with it is an obvious forte for East
Ascension High School running back Sione Palelei. So when the EAHS
senior-to-be got a scholarship offer from LSU on the final day of the
Tigers’ football camp, Palelei did what he normally does — he ran with
it.
Palelei committed to the Tigersmakanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-49776895725871986832013-08-27T21:58:00.000-10:002013-09-01T21:58:11.210-10:00Rancho Cucamonga standout Unga comes from a long line of D1 playersOlder brother Metuisela (Fresno State) played in the 2012 Polynesian All American Bowl.
By
Michelle Gardner, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
RANCHO CUCAMONGA >> Chris Unga didn’t have a choice but to excel
in football. He comes from a long line of brothers who have starred in
the sport. Being the youngest means he took the brunt of the punishment
growing up when the siblings would playmakanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-25072460784553799742013-08-27T12:08:00.000-10:002013-09-01T12:10:00.288-10:00Diamond Ranch’s Kammy Delp lining up his future
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Clay Fowler, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
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08/27/13, 7:50 PM PDT
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POMONA >> Roddy Layton fondly recalls his conversation with Charles Brown.
The
Diamond Ranch High makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-44987031076097116392013-08-26T11:07:00.000-10:002013-09-01T11:13:31.709-10:00Manase Palu sets sights on breaking Burlingame's single-season rushing record by Emanuel Lee
@EmanuelLee4
Note: Older brother Benji played in 2013 Polynesian All American Bowl and is
Manase Palu has his eyes on a record — a big record.
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound senior running back wants to break
Burlingame High School's single-season rushing record of 2,798 yards set
by Onan Reyes in 1997.
"It'smakanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-63645738631498248262013-08-26T10:12:00.001-10:002013-08-26T10:12:11.732-10:00CAL-HI SPORTS MR. FOOTBALL STATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR PRESEASON 2013 TOP 10 TRACKER2. John “JuJu” Smith (Long Beach Poly, Long Beach) WR/KR/DB Sr.
With 49 catches for 752 yards and nine touchdowns on offense plus six
interceptions on defense and some other eye-opening plays on special
teams, Smith fits right in with some of the top players that Poly has
ever had. To top the race for Mr. Football, he’ll likely need to shine
from the first week on and Poly also may need to makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-6421341167037966942013-08-26T10:07:00.000-10:002013-08-26T10:08:11.151-10:00LA Times Receivers to WatchJohn Smith; LB Poly; 6-2; 195; Sr.; One of most versatile players in SoCal.
Neil Pau'u; Servite; 6-4; 190; Sr.; BYU commit is terrific athlete.
Linkmakanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-69045740223528021212013-08-24T22:52:00.000-10:002013-09-01T22:53:20.577-10:00San Diego Section: North players to watchDavid Faatuiese / Vista / LB / Jr. / 6-3, 220 / Team’s top tackler
Alijah Holder / Oceanside / DB / Sr. / 6-1, 165 / Stanford commitment
Micah Holder / Oceanside / WR / Sr. / 6-0, 160 / SDSU commitment
Ricky Liuchan / Mission Hills / LB / Sr. / 6-2, 210 / Pac-12 offers
Noah Taele / El Camino / OL / Sr. / 6-2, 275 / Best guard in county
Xavier Ulutu / Cathedral / LB / Sr. / 6-0, 215 / Several makanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08827945753125215166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21967325.post-62055591785675924022013-08-24T22:49:00.000-10:002013-09-01T22:50:34.480-10:00San Diego Section: City players to watchDavid Moa / Kearny / OL / Sr. / 6-3, 265 / Recruited by many colleges
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